Students

Our goal is to engage students in all that healthcare has to offer and to help them to prepare and succeed. We offer a number of different programming and events for students of all ages to learn more about the variety of careers offered at MaineHealth and provide exposure to these areas as they develop their career goals and aspirations.

High School Students

Inside Medicine Program

The Inside Medicine Program is a virtual, statewide program hosted by the MaineHealth Center for Workforce Development, Maine Medical Center Department of Medical Education, and Tufts University Medical Students. Current high school students are invited to explore the fascinating world of medicine, hear from MaineHealth clinical professionals, connect with other like-minded students in the state of Maine, and solve medical mystery cases with the guidance of Tufts University Medical Students. More information is outlined below:

• VirtuVirtual sessions take place during the school year and summer each year
• The program is free to participate for all high school students (Class of 2025-2028 welcome!)
• Dates for the 2024-2025 school year are the first Wednesdays of the month* from October- March:
  • October 2
  • November 6
  • December 4
  • January 8*
  • February 5
  • March 5
• *January will take place the second Wednesday of the month due to the New Years Day holiday
• Sessions occur from 7-8:15pm 

Thank you for your interest, we are currently at capacity for our 2024-2025 Inside Medicine Program participants and waitlist! Please stay tuned for details about our 2025 summer programming next spring.

Maine Medical Center Junior Volunteers Program

The Maine Medical Center Junior Volunteers program is a year-round program that offers the opportunity for students ages 14-17 to volunteer in a variety of capacities within the hospital setting. Students aged 18+ are accepted into the Maine Medical Center volunteer program as adults. Learn more and apply here!

College & Post-Secondary Students

MaineHealth Summer Internship Program

The MaineHealth Summer Internship Program provides a terrific opportunity for post-secondary students to gain valuable insight and hands-on experience within a healthcare system. This program is geared towards non-clinical departments such as Administration, Operations, Information Services/Technology, Human Resources, Public Health, Communications, Development, Legal, and more. We provide:

• Paid internship positions with invaluable experience
• 10-week session, from June to early August
• Housing stipend for eligible interns
• Professional development, educational sessions and networking events in partnership with Maine Career Catalyst
• Connections to mentors and MaineHealth Care Team Members

If you are interested in exploring research internship opportunities, please visit MaineHealth Institute for Research's website to learn more.

Student Partnerships

Local partnerships with businesses, universities, agencies, internal and external community members, and schools are critical to developing and building future pipelines of talent. Some of these partnerships include:

• Partnership with two- and four-year programs in higher education institutions and local school districts through public, technical/vocational and adult education programs
• Partnership with Southern Maine Community College and the Maine Community College System with Surgical Technology and Medical Assistant programs

MaineHealth and JMG

MaineHealth has partnered with the non-profit organization, JMG-Jobs for Maine Graduates to build awareness among middle and high school students across the state about the many unique career opportunities in the health care industry. Explore more information about healthcare career paths.

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For more information, please contact [email protected].